AANA membership details

(1)      Association

(a)          Name - The name of the organisation shall be the Australian Asian Netball Association ("AANA").

(b)          Mission Statement - AANA exists to:

• Provide netball players of Asian heritage in Australia with a platform for representative participation.

• Foster a sense of cultural identity, pride, and connection to ancestral roots through sport.• Promote inclusion, diversity, and growth of netball across multicultural communities in Australia.

• Develop aspirational role models who inspire and support Netball Australia's participation goals.

(c)          Objectives

• Deliver representative and community-based programs to support athlete development.

• Celebrate cultural heritage through inclusive netball programs, events, and educational engagement.

• Collaborate with Netball Australia and state associations to expand netball participation.

• Build a sustainable, values-driven structure to support coaching, officiating, and leadership pathways.

• Enhance social cohesion through intercultural engagement within the netball community

(d)          Values

• Inclusion – Every player is welcome, valued, and respected.

• Heritage – We celebrate and honour Asian ancestry and cultural connection.

• Excellence – We strive for personal and team development, on and off the court.

• Integrity – We lead with fairness, transparency, and accountability.

• Aspiration – We inspire future generations to dream and achieve through netball.

(e)          Affiliation - AANA will seek formal recognition and collaboration with:

• Netball Australia and relevant State/Territory Netball Associations.

·       Asian Netball Federation

·       World Netball Federation

(f)           Definition of Australian Asian - For the purposes of this Constitution, an Australian Asian is defined as:

·       A person residing in Australia who identifies with Asian ancestry, including but not limited to: South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, and Central Asian heritage.

·       Countries include (but are not limited to): India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Central Asian nations (e.g., Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan).

·       Individuals of mixed heritage are eligible if part of their ancestry meets the above definition.

(g)          Eligibility for Representative Participation - To be eligible for selection in representative teams, squads, or events under AANA, players must meet the following criteria:

(h)          Heritage Criteria – A player must identify as Australian Asian, and meet at least one of the following:

·       Have at least one parent or grandparent born in an Asian country as defined under Section 13.

·       Demonstrate cultural affiliation with an Asian community through lived experience, language, community participation, or heritage traditions.

·       Have been formally recognised by a local Asian community body, cultural association, or relevant diaspora-based organisation in Australia.

(i)            Residency Requirement - Players must be Australian citizens or permanent residents currently residing in Australia.

(j)            Special Consideration - In cases where heritage verification may not be straightforward (e.g. mixed heritage, adoption, displacement), the AANA Selection Committee may consider a written submission from the player, and may consult community leaders for eligibility confirmation.